Setting console security – Dell POWEREDGE 1955 User Manual

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Configuring the KVM Switch Module

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To set a screen delay time for OSCAR:

1 Type in the number of seconds (0-9) you want to delay display of OSCAR after you press

<Print Screen>. Entering <0> will instantly launch OSCAR with no delay.

2 Click OK.

Setting a time to delay display of OSCAR allows you to complete a soft switch without OSCAR
displaying. To perform a soft switch, see "Configuring OSCAR for Soft Switching."

Controlling the Status Flag

The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name of the selected server module or the
status of a slot. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by server module name,
or to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location on the desktop.

To access the Flag dialog box:

1 Press <Print Screen>.
2 Click Setup - Flag.

Displaying Version Information

Use the Version dialog box to display the KVM switch firmware, hardware and FPGA versions,

and to identify the language and keyboard configuration. For optimum performance, keep your
firmware current.

To display version information:

1 Press <Print Screen>.
2 Click Commands - Display Versions.
3 The top half of the Version box lists the subsystem versions in the KVM switch.
4 Click X or press <Escape> to close the Version dialog box.

Setting Console Security

OSCAR enables you to set security on your KVM switch console. You can establish a screen saver
mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified delay time. Once engaged,
your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse. You will then need
to type in your password to continue.

Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection, set or change your
password, and enable the screen saver.

To access the Security dialog box:

1 Press <Print Screen>.
2 Click Setup - Security.

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